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Little Blue Heron (immature)

Egretta caerulea

2 Species ID Suggestions

Josh Asel
Josh Asel 11 years ago
White Egret
Ardea alba
Liam
Liam 11 years ago
Little Blue Heron (immature)
Egretta caerulea BirdForum


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2 Comments

annorion
annorion 11 years ago

Thanks Liam! Wasn't sure if it was a little blue or snowy egret juvenile.

Liam
Liam 11 years ago

Lore and leg color differentiate it from similar waders. The black tips to the primaries are distinct as well.
Great spotting! Nice photos!

annorion
Spotted by
annorion

Louisiana, USA

Spotted on Oct 12, 2012
Submitted on Jan 3, 2013

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